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Kanerva’s Occupational Dermatology

1 Core Message

  • In the production and processing of leather and in the manufacture of shoes, various allergenic and irritating substances are used.

  • Occupational skin disease is infrequently reported in these branches.

  • The most important allergens are chromium salts, p-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin, rubber chemicals, and various biocides.

  • Many possible allergens are not available for routine diagnostics, so sensitization may be overlooked.

  • Residuals of allergens in leather or shoes also pose a risk for the consumer.

2 Introduction

Manufacturing leather is a process consisting of several subsequent steps which should be known in detail to the occupational dermatologist, because every step is characterized by a particular chemistry, adding up to a variety of exposures and possible skin hazards. Manufacturing shoes does not only involve leather and glues but also various chemicals, of which several may cause a skin disease.

3 Manufacture of Leather

Leather is made from the dermis of...

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Geier, J., Lessmann, H. (2020). Leather and Shoes. In: John, S., Johansen, J., Rustemeyer, T., Elsner, P., Maibach, H. (eds) Kanerva’s Occupational Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68617-2_58

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